Sermons on First Advent:

Stephen: The First Martyr Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

Stephen brings up eight charges against his accusers. His sermon was what ultimately led to his death.

Last time we saw that Stephen was seized and dragged before the Sanhedrin and put on trial. We closed chapter 6 seeing a heavenly glow showing from Stephen’s face, indicating that God’s presence was there. Tonight we begin a very long chapter 7 and we look a little closer at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Who’s On First

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008

A powerful sermon on the true mission of the church, based upon a sermon from the late Dr. E. V. Hill and the iconic skit by Abbot and Costello.

Who’s On First Luke 19:10 Back in 1986 I heard Rev. E. V. Hill preach at a pastor’s conference. It was great. He preached a sermon he called, “A Spiritual Homerun.” Today I want to use that sermon as a skeleton for my own. E. V. told about preaching at a conference in Lucerne, Switzerland. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Love God First Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2009

If you don’t love God first above all other things, consequences to sin will soon follow.

Remember what we talked about last week? God chose Abraham and his descendants to be a testimony for Him. Abraham passed the “baton” of being in God’s team to Isaac who in turn passed the “baton” to Jacob. Please open your Bibles to the end of Genesis Chapter 28; we read……. Jacob heard the godly ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Words Of Easter

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 10, 2010

The first 7 words by Jesus with emphasis placed on each word … "Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou?"

- Newspaper gives words of advice for Easter The Patriot-News --- Harrisburg, PA PennLive. Com (section) By CHRIS MAUTNER, Tuesday March 30, 2010, 2:23AM Surviving Easter: How To Ensure Your Kids Have A Happy, Fun Holiday The Easter holidays are upon us and no doubt filling excited ...read more

Scripture: John 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Devil's First Sermon

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010

In his message, satan instigated Adam and Eve to become disobedient. He made them to doubt God’s words. He made them to question the goodness of God. He made the fruit to appeal to their eyes and appetite and gave them the idea that it could give them wis

In his message, satan instigated Adam and Eve to become disobedient. He made them to doubt God’s words. He made them to question the goodness of God. He made the fruit to appeal to their eyes and appetite and gave them the idea that it could give them wisdom and they listened to the voice of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Putting God First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2012

You will not win unless God is first.

Putting God First Exodus 20:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill 6/26/12 A friend of mine took me to Spoon River Raceway in Canton on Tuesday. It was my first experience at the track. My ears are still ringing and I can’t get the dust out of my mouth. Since this was a new experience for me, I had a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The First Message Of Paul Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 1, 2013

IN THIS PASSAGE WE FIND PAUL AND BARNABAS WITH THEIR FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY THEIR IN CYPRUS. PAUL AND BARNABAS ENTER THE SYNAGOGUE AND AWAIT THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY. AFTER THE READING OF THE OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES, THEY ARE ASKED IF

THE FIRST MESSAGE OF PAUL Acts 13:13-43 From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem. 14 From Perga they went on to Pisidian Antioch. On the Sabbath they entered the synagogue and sat down. 15 After the reading from the Law and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-43

Denomination: Baptist

Death Comes First

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Mar 9, 2016

We think that Life comes first, and death follows. But, think of death happening first, then Life follows. It happens when we first believe. We were DEAD in sin, until God brings us the word of LIFE. The butterfly seems to DIE, then comes back to LIFE!

Death comes first. "Unless a corn of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it abides alone. But, if it dies, it brings forth much fruit." (John 12:24) Let's begin with a very basic Universal Principle: “First comes Death,.. then comes Life!” I know, it sounds backwards. We ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let God Be First

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 29, 2013

Let God be First Instead of Pushing Him Out of the Picture is a pretty bold statement. It implies that people are actually doing that, pushing God out of their lives.

PRAY Heavenly Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Let God be First Instead of Pushing Him Out of the Picture is a pretty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First And Second Commandment Series

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 13, 2020

This is from a series I preached on the 10 Commandments.

Title: The 10 Commandments – I&II Script: Ex. 20 Type: Series Where: GNBC 10-6-19 Intro: I remember being a 6yrs old entering Kindergarten at Kendall Elementary School in Marion, IN, in the fall of 1972. As walked through the entry doors and stood in the foyer in plain view on the wall ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking God First

Contributed by Omolola Ajiferuke on Apr 16, 2020

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all other things shall be added unto you.

We won't have to worry about so many things in life if we will just sit at the feet of Jesus, spending time with him and learning to know him. But it's usually the other way round. We chase other things and try to figure out life on our own. Often times we get tired and exhausted and come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

The First Mega Church?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 21, 2018

Jesus and His disciples put their ministry ahead of themselves.

Weekend Message/Devotion July 21, 2018 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The First Mega Church? Let’s have a casual and then a little more in depth look at what this reading depicts. Jesus has gathered the apostles together for a rest and recreation retreat. They have just returned from their first ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 - The First Commission Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 22, 2020

This is the 1st of 31 Sermons on the Book of Jonah, where I've compared The Church at large with Jonah

Introduction We are all aware that the story of Jonah as recorded in the Bible is a true story of an account that took place in history and one that cannot be disputed. But what I’d like to do in these 31 devotions, is compare the story of Jonah as recorded in the book of Jonah, with The Church ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

2 The First Rebellion Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 27, 2020

Having received the commission from God to go to Nineveh to preach against it, Jonah decided instead to rebel against God and flee to Tarshish instead.

# 2 - The First Rebellion Jonah 1:3a - “But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord...” 1. BUT In verse 1, God clearly told Jonah to go and preach against Nineveh as it's wickedness had come up before God. Verse 2 begins with the word, ‘But.’ The verse could have begun ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3, Ephesians 4:11, Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First Gospel Preaching Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

New Testament is not an independent book. The gospel is nothing but the good news about birth, miracles, teachings, preaching of Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, it includes death and resurrection of Christ. It is the FULL GOSPEL.

Acts 2:14-36 First Gospel Preaching of the Church 2: 14-15, 22-24, 29-33 Presentation of Gospel by Peter 2: 16-21 Prophecy of Joel concerning Holy Spirit 2: 25-28, 34-35 Prophecy of David concerning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Methodist